Central Florida middle school shut down due to COVID-19
The school reportedly had two positive cases of COVID-19 at the school. 138 people have been quarantined due to possible exposure.
The school reportedly had two positive cases of COVID-19 at the school. 138 people have been quarantined due to possible exposure.
Osceola County begins mask mandate at schools with opt-out choice
The school board will require that K through 8 students wear masks for 30 days starting Monday. Parents will be able to opt their children out.
The school board will require that K through 8 students wear masks for 30 days starting Monday. Parents will be able to opt their children out.
Schools in Florida’s capital city impose mask mandate
A hearing will begin Monday on a lawsuit challenging DeSantis’ interpretation of that law and whether the state has the right to overrule districts.
A hearing will begin Monday on a lawsuit challenging DeSantis’ interpretation of that law and whether the state has the right to overrule districts.
Pentagon to make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for military
The Pentagon says it will require military service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.
The Pentagon says it will require military service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.
COVID-19 booster shots: WHO head calls for global 2-month moratorium
WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for a two-month delay on administering COVID-19 booster shots as a means of reducing global vaccine inequality.
WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for a two-month delay on administering COVID-19 booster shots as a means of reducing global vaccine inequality.
Rev. Jesse Jackson and wife Jacqueline remain hospitalized with COVID
Rev. Jesse Jackson and wife Jacqueline are in their late 70s.
Rev. Jesse Jackson and wife Jacqueline are in their late 70s.
Florida orders school boards to relax mask rules or risk pay
School boards in Broward and Alachua counties received a warning Friday from the State Board of Education giving them 48 hours to walk back their decisions to require masks for all students.
School boards in Broward and Alachua counties received a warning Friday from the State Board of Education giving them 48 hours to walk back their decisions to require masks for all students.
Mississippi orders COVID-infected individuals to isolate at home or face up to 5 years in prison
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued an alert on Friday ordering any coronavirus-positive individuals to isolate for at least 10 days or face up to a 5-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $5,000.
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued an alert on Friday ordering any coronavirus-positive individuals to isolate for at least 10 days or face up to a 5-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $5,000.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. and wife Jacqueline Jackson both hospitalized with COVID
Rev. Jackson is 79 and his wife, Jacqueline, is 77. Rev. Jackson was vaccinated in January.
Rev. Jackson is 79 and his wife, Jacqueline, is 77. Rev. Jackson was vaccinated in January.
'Stop it': FDA warns ivermectin is not a COVID-19 treatment drug
The FDA is warning people not to take a drug, used to treat parasites in livestock, to treat or prevent COVID-19.
The FDA is warning people not to take a drug, used to treat parasites in livestock, to treat or prevent COVID-19.
Younger children more likely to spread COVID-19 in homes than older children, study says
A recent study published in JAMA suggests that children aged 3 and younger are more likely to spread COVID-19 within households compared to older children.
A recent study published in JAMA suggests that children aged 3 and younger are more likely to spread COVID-19 within households compared to older children.
Hard-hit states skyrocketing demand for COVID-19 antibody drugs
A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.
A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.
Delta variant of coronavirus helping drive down tourism in Orlando
Tourism officials say they always see a dip in visitors this time of year but this year seems like it’s a bigger dip than normal, and walking around International Drive on a Friday night, it didn’t seem too busy.
Tourism officials say they always see a dip in visitors this time of year but this year seems like it’s a bigger dip than normal, and walking around International Drive on a Friday night, it didn’t seem too busy.
FDA, Mississippi officials issue warning regarding livestock drug being used to treat COVID-19
The FDA has issued a warning about a drug most commonly used as a horse de-wormer, urging people not to use it as a treatment or prophylactic for COVID-19 after an influx of calls to the Mississippi Poison Control Center.
The FDA has issued a warning about a drug most commonly used as a horse de-wormer, urging people not to use it as a treatment or prophylactic for COVID-19 after an influx of calls to the Mississippi Poison Control Center.
Parents of 4 die from COVID-19, dying wish was for children to get vaccinated
"One of the last things she said before she was put on the ventilator to her sister was please get my children vaccinated."
"One of the last things she said before she was put on the ventilator to her sister was please get my children vaccinated."
Father’s speech against anti-mask parents at Tennessee board meeting goes viral
The father of a kindergarten student went viral earlier this week, after speaking at a school board meeting in Franklin Tennessee, criticizing parents for their anti-mask views and opinions.
The father of a kindergarten student went viral earlier this week, after speaking at a school board meeting in Franklin Tennessee, criticizing parents for their anti-mask views and opinions.
New bill would prohibit Michigan employers from implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates
A new bill would prevent Michigan employers from implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
A new bill would prevent Michigan employers from implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Only the fully vaccinated can enter indoor San Francisco venues
The mandate that went into effect on midnight makes San Francisco the only city in the country to allow fully vaccinated people inside restaurants, bars, clubs, gyms, and venues.
The mandate that went into effect on midnight makes San Francisco the only city in the country to allow fully vaccinated people inside restaurants, bars, clubs, gyms, and venues.
Vaccine-wary Floridians line up for monoclonal antibody treatment after testing positive for virus
One woman said she didn't trust the COVID-19 vaccine and didn't get it. Then she was exposed to COVID at work and is now undergoing monoclonal antibody therapy, a treatment approved by the FDA under an emergency use authorization – just like the vaccine she didn't want.
One woman said she didn't trust the COVID-19 vaccine and didn't get it. Then she was exposed to COVID at work and is now undergoing monoclonal antibody therapy, a treatment approved by the FDA under an emergency use authorization – just like the vaccine she didn't want.
Convalescent plasma for COVID-19: Study says treatment of no benefit to most
The final results of a clinical trial show convalescent plasma did not prevent disease progression in a high-risk group of outpatients with COVID-19, the NIH announced Wednesday.
The final results of a clinical trial show convalescent plasma did not prevent disease progression in a high-risk group of outpatients with COVID-19, the NIH announced Wednesday.